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Monday, 19 August 2013

Eagle of Storr

Eagle of Storr mixed media collage

I have been busy in the studio over the past couple of weeks so haven't had much space to blog, but back to normal now and I can post one of my newest large pieces.

My eagle is set in the beautiful landscape of north west Skye. Storr is a large mountain surrounded by large rock formations the largest being the rock pinnacle called 'the old man of Storr' It is a famous landmark of Skye and has been used in many movie scenes, you may recognise it!!
Eagles are said to nest in the rocky outcrops, I saw one a few years ago as I drove along the coast road . It flew over my car down the hills towards the sea, bigger than any bird I had ever seen, its wingspan was enormous!! The image has stayed in my head and I have always wanted to try and get it onto canvas.

20 comments:

I was looking back thru your posts and it hit me...mixed media just opens so many doorways...metallic papers etc... So much more fun than just plain paint.......Love your work! You inspire me to be more adventuresome! Hugs! deb

wow, that's beautiful!! I love the colours strips of paper you used on the wings. I've not seen an eagle here yet. plenty of buzzards and sparrow hawks but I'm keeping my eyes peeled! Good luck with the exhibition.

Another beautiful collage. It has a mystical dreamlike quality. Your lovely collages always make me wish I could use your multi-pieced techniques, but I know I would never have your patience., and I admire your works so much. I'm sure it will be popular in the exhibition.

i have always found a large bird flying across my path a magical experience. i can't imagine an eagle. it would stay with me as well. i think the largest and closest bird was a raven in death valley, ca. it felt like its wings touched me. the paper pieces in the wings feel just right too. i'm loving my gelli plate too.

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Hello and welcome to my little space in blogland!Graduate of Edinburgh college of Art my background in woven textiles has led to my experimental use of paper, fabric and paint. My Blog is a space where I show my latest creative meanderings. My inspiration.. the wild outdoors and the beautiful Scottish Isle of Skye.